Search for dissertations about: "Hernia Mesh Repair"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words Hernia Mesh Repair.

2. 1. Parastomal hernia : investigation and treatment

   Author : Pia Näsvall; Karin Strigård; Jörgen Rutegård; Ulf Gunnarsson; Michael Dahlberg; Ingvar Syk; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parastomal; hernia; 3D US; ultrasonography; mesh; QoL; rectal cancer; stoma; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : BackgroundParastomal hernia is a common stoma complication causing the patient considerable inconvenience. The patient becomes aware of a bulge around the stoma, but a bulge is not always a parastomal hernia and diagnostics must be performed to enable differential treatment. It is difficult to distinguish between a bulge and a hernia. READ MORE

4. 2. Audit of groin hernia repair

   Author : Anders Kald; Lloyd M. Nyhus; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; complications; re-operation; recurrence; audit; cost-effectiveness; mesh; laparoscopy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequent procedure in general surgery. In the USA approximately 700,000 groin hernioplasties are carried out annually and accounts for almost US$ 3 billion in annual health care revenue. In Sweden approximately 20,000 hernia operations are performed annually and more than 3,000 of them are recurrent hernias. READ MORE

5. 3. Male inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Short- and long-term results and the question of infertility

   Author : Magnus Hallén; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia repair; groin hernia; inguinal hernia; Lichtenstein; TEP; mesh; male infertility;

   Abstract : Background: In the nineties, the patients with inguinal hernias were exposed to several newly developed repair techniques using alloplastic mesh prosthesis. Although the scientific knowledge was limited, the new techniques were rapidly introduced due to surgical enthusiasm, but also by an eagerness to reduce the recurrence rate and to shorten the time to recovery. READ MORE

6. 4. Implementation of Modern Incisional Hernia Repair Techniques

   Author : Peder Rogmark; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia Mesh Repair; Incisional Hernia; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Open vs Laparoscopic Surgery; Incisional Hernia; Hernia Mesh Repair; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery;

   Abstract : Incisional hernia is one of the most common complications (5–20%) after abdominal surgery. Surgery is the only option to cure a hernia. Symptoms of an incisional hernia depend on the size of the abdominal wall defect and the protruding tissue. About 30% of the patients with an incisional hernia will have an operation performed. READ MORE

7. 5. Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Men - Chronic Pain and Sexual Dysfunction

   Author : Nihad Gutlic; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; Inguinal Hernia; Recurrence; Mesh repair; Chronic pain; Register Study; Hernia;

   Abstract : Life time occurrence of inguinal hernia is 30% of men. Most are symptomatic and will require surgical treatment. Operation will commonly cure the hernia but remaining chronic pain or new pain is seen in 10–15%. Groin pain due to an inguinal hernia can cause impairment of sexual functions. READ MORE